Island Park Campground
Island Park Campground is located in pine and spruce forest on West Tensleep Creek near West Tensleep Lake and the Cloud Peak Wilderness. Located 21 miles northeast of Ten Sleep, Wyoming, and 55 east of Worland, Wyoming, on US Hwy 16 this campground is nestled in the Bighorn National Forest offering a wide variety of activities including, hiking, fishing, scenic driving and a number of historic sites.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 9 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 75 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
9 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | Back-in | 70 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | |
| 03 | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | |
| 04 | Back-in | 36 | Gravel | 8 / 2 | ||
| 05 | Back-in | 52 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | |
| 06 | Back-in | 56 | Gravel | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | |
| 07 | Back-in | 52 | Gravel | Partial | Riverfront | 8 / 2 |
| 08 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | |
| 09 | Back-in | 36 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | |
| 10 | Pull-through | 75 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 75 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Fees | Two non-towed vehicles allowed per site. The first vehicle is included in the basic fee; the second vehicle will be charged an extra $9.00/day fee at the campground. |
The campground offers single-family sites each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets, drinking water from a hand pump and trash collection are provided. The nearest dump station is 17 miles away on Powder River Pass.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | Memorial Day - Labor Day |
| Forest | Bighorn National Forest |
| Booking | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line. |
| Fees | $20 per night. Additional vehicle $9. Limit 2 vehicles per site and 8 people per site. 8 reservable sites. |
| Rules | 14 day stay limit |
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Getting there
Drive 21 miles northeast of Ten Sleep, Wyoming, on US Highway 16; then go 3 miles north on FSR 27. From Buffalo, Wyoming, travel west 42 miles on US Hwy 16 to FSR 27 (at Deer Haven Lodge), turn right onto FSR 27 and go 3 miles north to campground.
| Nearest town | Ten Sleep, Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 44.2053° N, 107.2372° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- The administering organization is Rustic Freedom / Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: [email protected]
Charges and cancellations
This cancellation processing fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation processing fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).
Fire nearby
- WildfirePk
38 mi from the campground · 1,645 acres · 85% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 41.7 mi |
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Worth a stop
The High Park Lookout is located just east of Meadowlark Lake. This old fire lookout was built by the CCC decades ago and is no longer active. A short hike leads to the lookout, where hikers are awarded panoramic views of the Cloud Peak Wilderness and the surrounding area. Deer Haven Lodge and Meadowlark Lodge are nearby, offering dining, lodging, guided horseback riding and fishing and camping supplies.
- 7.4 miLily Lake Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miDriveway1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miTensleep3.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.1 miEast Tensleep Lake ↗4.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.4 miLake Creek ATV2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.8 miBear Park0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.8 miHighline ↗4.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Bighorn National Forest begins about 0.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 0.8 miBighorn National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,112,948 acres
- 4 miCloud Peak Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 191,914 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- James T. Saban LookoutStructure · Ten Sleep · 4.2 mi
- Schunk LodgeHistoric district · Big Horn · 10.8 mi
Natural features
West Tensleep Creek is adjacent to the campground and West Tensleep Lake is four miles away, along with other lakes and creeks. Hiking trails into the Cloud Peak Wilderness start about five miles from the campground. A forest of lodgepole pine, Douglas fir and spruce trees covers the area.
Recreation
Meadowlark Lake is seven miles distant and allows motorized craft with a no-wake rule. West Tensleep Lake is a scenic, 125-acre lake open to non-motorized craft only, making it a perfect location for canoeing and fishing. Anglers will find rainbow, brown and brook trout in the cool waters of the lake. Off-road vehicle trails, scenic jeep roads, hiking and horseback riding trails and many fishing streams are available in the surrounding area.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Island Park Campground?
Sites at Island Park Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Island Park Campground?
Two non-towed vehicles allowed per site. The first vehicle is included in the basic fee; the second vehicle will be charged an extra $9.00/day fee at the campground.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Island Park Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Island Park Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Memorial Day - Labor Day.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Island Park Campground have?
10 sites, including 9 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Island Park Campground?
The longest site here provides 75 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Island Park Campground?
The nearest dump station is 17 miles away on Powder River Pass.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Island Park Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Island Park Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Island Park Campground?
Meadowlark Lake is seven miles distant and allows motorized craft with a no-wake rule. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Island Park Campground?
Ten Sleep, Wyoming. The High Park Lookout is located just east of Meadowlark Lake.
Source: Getting there
What if Island Park Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Willow Park (1.5 mi), Sitting Bull (2.1 mi), and Lakeview Bighorn (2.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby